off-the-cuff
adjective
: not prepared in advance : spontaneous, informal
off-the-cuff remarks
off-the-cuff
adverb
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Examples of off-the-cuff in a Sentence
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She is both revered and feared for her biting satire, unapologetic celebrity takedowns and off-the-cuff comedy style.
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Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
Since then, Mink has made numerous tongue-in-cheek cameos for other off-the-cuff directing talents as well, continuing her reign as a prime film outlaw.
—Daniel Scheffler, SPIN, 1 Apr. 2024
Soon, another man stepped on top of a sidewalk stone barrier and began to give an off-the-cuff sermon.
—Raja Abdulrahim, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2024
Nothing as off-the-cuff or zany as men often get away with in their speeches, and that’s unfortunate.
—Jada Yuan, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024
In a late-night conversation with Wei’s mother, Shuo draws her out with an impressive off-the-cuff tenderness.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2024
But if this doesn’t happen, grabbing the mic unexpectedly for an off-the-cuff speech (especially after a few glasses of wine) will not be appreciated.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2024
However, that off-the-cuff style isn't what viewers will get this summer.
—Dustin Nelson, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2024
But don’t expect provocations and off-the-cuff drama when the Supreme Court hears arguments Thursday about whether Trump should be on Colorado’s ballot.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2024
Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
Since then, Mink has made numerous tongue-in-cheek cameos for other off-the-cuff directing talents as well, continuing her reign as a prime film outlaw.
—Daniel Scheffler, SPIN, 1 Apr. 2024
Soon, another man stepped on top of a sidewalk stone barrier and began to give an off-the-cuff sermon.
—Raja Abdulrahim, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2024
Nothing as off-the-cuff or zany as men often get away with in their speeches, and that’s unfortunate.
—Jada Yuan, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024
In a late-night conversation with Wei’s mother, Shuo draws her out with an impressive off-the-cuff tenderness.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2024
But if this doesn’t happen, grabbing the mic unexpectedly for an off-the-cuff speech (especially after a few glasses of wine) will not be appreciated.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2024
However, that off-the-cuff style isn't what viewers will get this summer.
—Dustin Nelson, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2024
But don’t expect provocations and off-the-cuff drama when the Supreme Court hears arguments Thursday about whether Trump should be on Colorado’s ballot.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2024
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